Logistics Specialist

Import/Export ~ International/Domestic Distribution

  Offering over a decade of experience in managing logistics, from import/export, expediting and distribution to freight forwarder/supplier contract administration, vendor sourcing/management, procurement, auditing, and regulatory/standards compliance

  Sharp business acumen, with solid qualifications in financial, accounting and administrative functions; BS in Accounting

  Excel in planning, coordinating and managing workflow to maximize productivity, optimize use of resources, control costs, and boost bottom-line operational and financial performance

  Dynamic communication, negotiation and interpersonal relation skills instrumental to productively interfacing with all business stakeholders; bi-lingual, English and Spanish along with strong multinational background

  Technology savvy; proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as SAP modules and Lotus Notes; adept in integrating technologies with operations spanning purchasing, contracting, logistics, and financial

Beltway Industries 2011-Present

Expediting & Logistics Manager

  Successfully steer expediting and logistics supporting both export and import operations, with accountability for directly supervising expediting team as well as ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery of local and export cargo; in charge of import and export regulatory compliance

  Expertly resolve issues across transportation, logistics systems and customer service

  Oversee US imports as well as interface with end users to ensure accuracy of materials received

  Persuasively negotiate competitive transportation rates and services; relied upon to determine and recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, and frequency and entrusted with approving related logistical costs

  Efficiently conduct and review environmental audits addressing logistical activities ranging from storage to distribution and transportation

PDVSA Services, Inc. 2003-2011

Supervisor, Logistic Department; 2005-2011

  Progressed to analyze and coordinate international airfreight and ocean shipments from U.S., Middle East, Japan, Mexico and, South America and bound for final destination of Venezuela; included import and export compliance both for U.S. and Venezuela

  Proficiently managed special cargo, including charter flights, specialized marine vessels and special in-land transportation

  Thoroughly analyzed shipping movements, promised delivery dates and costs

  Managed contract freight forwarders; included analyzing rate charges, reconciling accounts, preparing balance sheet statements, and maintaining accurate totals of all Service Order balances

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Strategic Support and Contracts Analyst; 2003-2005

  Successfully administered existing Blanket Purchase Agreements and Corporate Agreements for materials and services supporting global operations; ranged from contract revisions, price reviews/audits, and volume discount or rebate reconciliations through supplier interface, problem resolution, system updates (SAP), performance measurement, and client/buyer relations

  Concurrently managed Letters of Credit in compliance with internal policies/procedures as well as UPC 500 and/or ISP 98 standards; responsibilities spanned reviewing/analyzing submittals to Houston Office and ensuring compliance, managing milestones and collaborating with purchasing, expediting and finance in timely payment processing along with maintaining statistics

  Additionally handled vendor registration and management; registered new vendors for PSI/PSBV/PDVSA Bariven purchases and contracts; negotiated supplier payment terms

  Proficiently evaluated financial statements, D&B reports and commercial references for quality and financial controls

  Maintained efficient existing active vendor information system; including vendor database administration and updates of general, financial and technical data

BS-Accounting, Jose Maria Vargas University-Venezuela; 1999

Complying with U.S. Export Control Seminar; 2015

Export Operation Training Workshops; 2008 and 2012

Certificate of Completion, MS Access Basic Training, PDVSA Services, Inc.; 2004

Certificate of Completion, Intensive ESL Program, University of Texas at Austin; 2001-2003